Aylesbury

[ eylz-buh-ree, -bree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Aylesbury

/ ˈeɪlzbərɪ; -brɪ /

a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop: 69 021 (2001)

First recorded in 1850–55; named after Aylesbury, England

He was unable to maintain possession even of his own strongholds, Wycombe and Aylesbury.

This notion appears to be borrowed from no better source than the repudiated doctrine of the three judges in the Aylesbury case.

It was a grand sight to see poor Mark Howcutt at such a moment, in the vale of Aylesbury.

I have as yet scarce seen any body except Mr. Conway and Lady Aylesbury.

It was hardier and more prolific than the Aylesbury, and was used largely in outcrosses, to give vigor to Aylesbury stock.

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